US Central Command (Centcom) denies that one of its warships has been struck by two Iranian missiles. MORE..
4 May 2026 (6:17 PM)
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake expressed his gratitude to the President of the Maldives, Mohamed Muizzu, for undertaking the official visit to Sri Lanka, noting that it was in response to an invitation extended during his own visit to the Maldives in 2025. MORE..
4 May 2026 (2:23 PM)
Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath has held discussions with the visiting President of the Maldives, Dr. Mohamed Muizzu. MORE..
4 May 2026 (5:11 PM)
Oil prices rose about 5% on Monday after Iran s Fars news agency reported an incident with a U.S. warship in the Strait of Hormuz, sparking concerns over a prolonged disruption in the vital oil transit route. MORE..
4 May 2026 (6:20 PM)
The Deputy Minister of Economic Development, Nishantha Jayaweera has clarified reports surrounding the gazette notification issued to revise Value Added Tax (VAT) with effect from July 1. MORE..
4 May 2026 (3:50 PM)
Pakistan said on Monday (May 4) it had facilitated the transfer of 22 Iranian crew members from a US-seized vessel, describing the move as a �confidence-building measure� amid fragile diplomatic contacts between Washington and Tehran. MORE..
4 May 2026 (4:03 PM)